Albany City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael Thomson
Councilor, Ward 1b; term ends December 31, 2028City of Albany
Michael Thomson (Councilor, Ward 1b) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Albany City Council after the election.
Albany city councilor for Ward 1b, serving a term that began January 1, 2025.
Where Michael Thomson stands: positions on the record
Annexation2 sourced positions
Voted no on adopting the East Albany Town Center annexation ordinance (passed 4-3, March 2026).
Council voteAlbany City Council minutes, March 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026
Said there is likely enough buildable lands inventory for residential development without annexation.
Own statementAlbany City Council minutes, March 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026
Fire district withdrawal1 sourced position
Voted no on the ordinance withdrawing territory from the Albany Rural Fire Protection District (passed 4-3, April 2026).
Council voteAlbany City Council minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026
City manager evaluation1 sourced position
Voted no on conducting the city manager evaluation under the new process staff recommended (passed 4-3, May 2026).
Council voteAlbany City Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026
License plate cameras2 sourced positions
Voted yes on suspending operation of Albany's Flock license plate reader cameras pending independent verification (passed 4-2, February 2026).
Council voteAlbany City Council minutes, February 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026
Voted yes on canceling the city's contract with Flock Safety effective immediately (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteAlbany City Council minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026
Street maintenance fee1 sourced position
Said he was not supportive of a street maintenance fee and would support going for a vote on a gas tax first.
Own statementAlbany City Council minutes, August 12, 2026 · Aug 12, 2026
Local gas tax1 sourced position
Said he was hopeful for a local gas tax item on a 2027 ballot.
Own statementAlbany City Council minutes, June 24, 2026 · Jun 24, 2026
What Michael Thomson said vs. how Michael Thomson voted
Annexing land
In their words
Said there is likely enough buildable lands inventory for residential development without annexation.
Mar 11, 2026 ·Albany City Council minutes, March 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026
On the record
Voted no on adopting the East Albany Town Center annexation ordinance (passed 4-3, March 2026).
Mar 11, 2026 ·Albany City Council minutes, March 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026
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